Project Manager

About the role

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity. LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG's ticker symbol is LSEG. Our People People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential. We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder - which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers. Role Summary: Reporting to the Programme Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible for leading the delivery of one or more complex, large-scale projects across the DSM application ecosystem. This role involves coordinating multiple interested parties and ensuring that all project components; including project charters, integrated plans (project, resource, and contingency), and governance frameworks; are fully defined, documented, and aligned to organisational objectives. The role requires strong leadership capability to successfully deliver moderate to high-risk initiatives, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and contributing to the overall success of the DSM portfolio.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end project lifecycle delivery (initiation through to closure)
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and within scope
• Establishing and maintaining robust risk, issue, and dependency management processes
• Driving cross-functional collaboration
• Setting of stakeholder expectations and ensuring clear, consistent communication
• Tracking performance against key outcomes and implementing corrective actions where needed
• Project Delivery & Planning
• Draft and maintain core artefacts (project charter, integrated plans, resource and contingency plans)
• Manage critical path activities and delivery outcomes
• Evaluate and balance trade-offs across scope, cost, risk, urgency, and value
• Governance, Risk & Controls
• Ensure adherence to LSEG governance standards, change framework, and stage gate processes
• Maintain accurate project documentation (plans, RAID logs, financials, benefits tracking)
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues, driving resolution of priority concerns
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and governance procedures
• Stakeholder Management & Communication
• Build and manage relationships with all cross-functional project teams
• Provide clear, data-driven reporting and insights to support decision-making
• Present updates in Steering Committee (SteerCo) and governance forums
• Chair project meetings and ensure follow-through on actions
• Financial & Resource Management
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
• Collaborate with PMO and business teams on resource planning
• Track financial metrics and recommend actions to optimise budget and outcomes
• Performance & Value Delivery
• Define and supervise success metrics, benchmarks, and business outcomes
• Ensure delivery against business case commitments, including return on investment
• Drive effective change adoption and ensure measurable benefits realisation
• Maintain high-quality standards across all outcomes
• Key Challenges
• Managing multiple complex projects while balancing time, cost, and quality
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